Silver Spring, Maryland
ROBERT J. HAWKINS Robert J. Hawkins, 72, died at home in Silver Spring on April 24, 2012 of myelofibrosis and related causes. He was above all a gifted aviator and a passionate teacher. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Anne Culver, and many beloved family members,...
Read MoreI remember Bob almost every time I get into an airplane. I try to pass to my students and other pilots the many things Bob and I practiced for years. I remember Bob handling insurance claims and CAP issues in a professional way.
He did leave a memory.
John Peake
April 21, 2020 | Granite Falls, NC | Acquaintance
To the Family of Robert J. Hawkins:
The President, John L. Huggins, Jr and members of the Thomas W. Anthony Chapter -Air Force Association #157, and Maryland State President, Joseph Hardy, send to you all our sincere sympathy during this time of your loss. May God be with you in your sorrow. I pray that God will brighten every new tomorrow, with treasured memories of Bob.
He has moved from victory to reward and we salute his service to our country.
Be encouraged, earth...
May 22, 2012
I'M an old friend of Bobs from way back, Bob Hawkins was responsible for bringing me into data processing back in 1967, just after my wife Jeann and I were married. He hired me as an operator, taught me everything I learned, after he left Autocomp I stayed in the IT fulltime and part time until just retiring in March 1 2012. I'm sorry I lost track of him years ago. My wife Jeann and I are very sorry for loss.
Robert James White
May 11, 2012 | Oak Hill, VA
To Anne and the Hawkins Family - Please accept my condolences. Anne, I knew you better than Bob, and I empathize greatly with the love and caring you gave him during his illness, which was greatly appreciated by his family members, and others who knew you both. He was a kind and caring man, who I met a few times visiting you. Since the 80s, when I met you, I heard many stories about the many, many good times you had together when you first met, and how much you both shared the joys of...
May 10, 2012
Anne,
Really sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I'll try to carry on the tradition of MSS/CFC at the NFA this summer. It was good to work with Bob so many years in CFC and he will be surely missed.
John Peake
JOHN PEAKE
May 10, 2012 | GRANITE FALLS, NC
To Anne and the Hawkins Family-
I only had the opportunity to meet Bob a few times at club events and on the weekends at the GAI diner. Every single time I saw Bob, our conversations were full of advice and words of encouragement for my journey to become a private pilot. The lessons he taught me will serve me well through my flying adventures, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn what I could from such a decorated pilot.
May your hearts soon be filled...
Alyscia Eisen
May 09, 2012 | Arlington, VA
To Anne and Family,
Based in Ottawa, I worked with Bob in the mid-1990s. I travelled to Washington occasionally and one time Bob met me at the airport on a Saturday afternoon. He surprised me by taking me on a breathtaking aerial tour in a plane from his flying club. The next day he took me to Arlington to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. That weekend is still one of my fondest memories, as I love airplanes, flying and have a great respect for...
David Matheson
May 01, 2012 | Ottawa
You were my father and my friend. My heart aches that I could not make you better, but I know that God needed you more than I did. I know that you forever be with me continuing to watch over me during my trials and my celebrations. You meant so much to so many people, with your knowledge and your love that I know you will not soon be forgotten. I will always leave a light on to help light your path. You will remain forever in my prayers, my love, and my life. Love you always, and forever
Cheryl Hawkins
May 01, 2012 | Silver Spring, MD
Anne and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy, and hoping you will get through this most trying time as best as you can. Bob always stood by by me through the good as well as not so good, and I will always be grateful for that. The lunches at the embassy were a wonderful bonus to his unwavering friendship. His love of good cuisine was only matched by his love of all things aviation and I'm not sure which he loved more, but was certainly great at both. He will be sorely missed but never...
April 30, 2012